Instead of sugary cereal for kids try these options. Great for kids and adults:
Juice fresh fruit into excellent juice:
Apple and Carrot (or Purple Carrot)
Banana, Apple, & Strawberry
Dragonfruit & Stawberry
Orange & Pineapple
(tip: for school age children don't just give juice because children, esp boys, need a full stomach. when the stomach empties they can because restless)
Eggs, Multi-Grain Toast with Fruit Spread (not jelly/jam), and fresh fruit
Nuts/Seeds and Fresh Fruit
Cooked Oatmeal with dried berries (blueberries, raisins, and craisins)
Uncooked Oatmeal with milk and bananas
Omelet with cooked Kosher Approved Meat (like elk sausage or turkey bacon), cheese, and diced tomatoes and/or diced bell peppers.
Granola Bars
Yogurt with Granola and dried fruit
Yogurt with Granola and fresh fruit
Fresh Baked Biscuits (whole wheat) with honey and butter (not margarine)
(I can't make omelets well so I make an "inside out omelet") I scrambled all the eggs, then melt the cheese, then add the meat and veggies. Tastes GREAT!!!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Acting Out and Wisdom About Parenting
Matthias is starting to act out more, but he's learning quickly that mom isn't giving in and will NOT tolerate bad behavior. We do a lot of talks with discipline if needed. Direct defiance is the only action that requires a spanking (according to Dr. James Dobson). I personally believe that a corporal punishment should be the last resort, but I believe it is necessary. Too much will not make it effective. Children will determine "why try I'm just going to get in trouble".
Parenting is not all about behavior control. It's about giving them training them and teaching them in a way that what they believe is deeply rooted in them so that their behavior reflects their values. If you teach your children core values they will respect them.
I want my children to be respectful and loving. We must model for them who we expect them to be. If we want 2-faced Christians in the church, then we live a double life. If we want to raise little gossips, we gossip so our children will learn how.
Parenting is not all about behavior control. It's about giving them training them and teaching them in a way that what they believe is deeply rooted in them so that their behavior reflects their values. If you teach your children core values they will respect them.
I want my children to be respectful and loving. We must model for them who we expect them to be. If we want 2-faced Christians in the church, then we live a double life. If we want to raise little gossips, we gossip so our children will learn how.
Activities In and Around Colorado Springs for Fun
CHURCH
Focus on the Family
CHURCH
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
CHURCH
Garden of the gods
CHURCH
Dinosaur Museum in Woodland Park
CHURCH
Country Drive in the Mountains to look for Deer, Elk, and other Wild Life
CHURCH
Tour a health food store to talk about eating healthy
CHURCH
Drive around the military bases and look at the Jets, Planes, and Tanks on display
CHURCH
Go to the park
CHURCH
Go to the gym
CHURCH
Go to the "play areas" at the mall
CHURCH
Hmmm.... I mention church alot! Why? Because in the church is where children NEED to be. We rarely miss church. My children have grown to love it so much. It helps them to see "their friends" (which is just about everyone in the church). Going to church consistantly gives your children a sense of belonging and a love for church. It will become a habit for them to go to church regularly.
If you don't have a church to call home and you live in the Colorado Springs area, please contact me about our wonderful church. They have been the ones who help me make it through the tough times. As soon as I walk in the door, my children run go see their friends and I know without a doubt my children are safe.
Focus on the Family
CHURCH
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
CHURCH
Garden of the gods
CHURCH
Dinosaur Museum in Woodland Park
CHURCH
Country Drive in the Mountains to look for Deer, Elk, and other Wild Life
CHURCH
Tour a health food store to talk about eating healthy
CHURCH
Drive around the military bases and look at the Jets, Planes, and Tanks on display
CHURCH
Go to the park
CHURCH
Go to the gym
CHURCH
Go to the "play areas" at the mall
CHURCH
Hmmm.... I mention church alot! Why? Because in the church is where children NEED to be. We rarely miss church. My children have grown to love it so much. It helps them to see "their friends" (which is just about everyone in the church). Going to church consistantly gives your children a sense of belonging and a love for church. It will become a habit for them to go to church regularly.
If you don't have a church to call home and you live in the Colorado Springs area, please contact me about our wonderful church. They have been the ones who help me make it through the tough times. As soon as I walk in the door, my children run go see their friends and I know without a doubt my children are safe.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Two Companies every person should know about!!!
There are 2 companies that I believe every person should use:
~Melaleuca.... They promote health and wellness with EXCELLENT vitamins, nontoxic and biodegradable cleaning products and personal care products, and excellent weightloss helps! Sign up is usually $29 plus your monthly product committment. If you switch your stores, instead of buy at your local store order from Melaleuca and you will save money!!! Sign Ups are only $1 until 20 October 2010!!! You can build a business with this company. Which is one of the reasons I use them! They are endorsed by Dave Ramsey.
Email me at: spurlock060703@aol.com for more information.
~PrePaid Legal... Promoting excellent legal services that EVERYONE should have just in case. It's like having insurance for your legal needs. Words cannot describe the benefits and security that comes from having this for emergencies and peace of mind that no matter what happens you can request legal help. Endorsed by Robert Kiyosaki. A Fortune 500 company. Publicly traded on NYSE.
Visit my website www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/bridgettespurlock for more information or to sign up!
~Melaleuca.... They promote health and wellness with EXCELLENT vitamins, nontoxic and biodegradable cleaning products and personal care products, and excellent weightloss helps! Sign up is usually $29 plus your monthly product committment. If you switch your stores, instead of buy at your local store order from Melaleuca and you will save money!!! Sign Ups are only $1 until 20 October 2010!!! You can build a business with this company. Which is one of the reasons I use them! They are endorsed by Dave Ramsey.
Email me at: spurlock060703@aol.com for more information.
~PrePaid Legal... Promoting excellent legal services that EVERYONE should have just in case. It's like having insurance for your legal needs. Words cannot describe the benefits and security that comes from having this for emergencies and peace of mind that no matter what happens you can request legal help. Endorsed by Robert Kiyosaki. A Fortune 500 company. Publicly traded on NYSE.
Visit my website www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/bridgettespurlock for more information or to sign up!
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